Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-02-05
How to Keep Off Rheumatism.


1t Is scarcely too much to say that nearly every
person inclined to rheumatism, but as yet free
from chronic changes In the joints and muscles
can, by proper conduct, entirely overcome the de-
feet, and never experience recurrence OF the dis
ease VIII be necessary for him to first correct
all abuses; that is, overcome all habits which he
knows to be perniclOuS in the slightest degree
Then let him study and conform to the laws OF hy-
gene, both general and personal. This advice may
be rather too sweeping and there is need part1cu
larize. A subject to rheumatism should secure a
healthy habitation. His house should be in the
ed on rising ground perfectly drained in pure air
and accessible to sunlight. Perfect ventilation is at
all times essential and the means of heating should
be Sufficient TO permit it. To promote healthy
action OF the skin Is Of infinite Importance and
for this purpose Turkish baths are advised When
JudiciOuSly used they are not only powerfully pre-
ventive but are curative Of rheumatism How
often TO take them each person must decide for
himself, influenced by their effect upon him. In
exceptional cases they may be INDUCED in daily
for time, but as rule once or twice week is
sun1c1ent Every morning on rising the subject
should take cod sponge bath, after which he
should be rubbed down with coarse towels until
MS skin Is In glow. This will not only keep it in
GOO tone, and the pores properly opened, but it
as circulatory and will also render him less liable
to take cold.
Certain detic restrictions are imperative. Fries
ana steWs are forbidden; the same may be said of
salads and all articles OF food rich in fats Pastry
Is also 1nterd1cted; in fact, nothing should he
eaten which is In any degree burdensome to the
digestive organs. Subjects to rheumatism are as
q rule inclined TO be bilious and suffer from fndi
geslOn: 10 guard against these disorders the food
ShOuld De OF the simplest character, concentrated
and YET nutritious. II one does not feel the de-
NAL OF tea and coffee too great hardship, they
breakfast, milk or cocoa: that is il they are we'll
borne. AT that meal toast or coarse bread such
as brown bread Is to be preferred, and butter may
very properly be the first dish partaken of. Eggs
act differently on different people; for those Who
bear them well they are Indicated, either poached,
0FOnnp0 UQ11lV Poet
may be included in the first meal. Bacon
Is the least exceptlonabie OF all salted meats
meat L. eaten daily should be taken at the midday
meal Long fasting is injurious for ali preisnoseH
10 rheanaaisin: IL Is therefore, advised that din
ner De taken DetWeen IL and O'Clock. II hunger
is felt during the afternoon cracker and q riass
OF plain Soda Star, or other mildly waters
member that the daily Quantity OF meat needed nv
a person in health. who lives on a mixed diet T.
three-quarters OF pound; those inclined to rheu
mat1sm should never indulge more literally Al
dinner 1t Will be well to foreo SOUP as &c lis ant In
"sOur on the stomach" Within the limits STATED
to those which are easy OF digestion. n one Sova
fish. he might well make 1t the prfnctnoi dfnner
dlsn: In selecting vegetables, again digestion is
70 De CONSIDERED, and those which are well borne on
the stomach are 10 De INDUCED. Lemonade for din
neris pleasing drink :all malt or alcoholic louors
are forbidden. Instead OF pastry boiled rice bread
tapioca, or other buildings equally as light NAV nv,
partaken OF, and small quantity OF fruit is az
cepta0le. Nuts and cheese cannot be allowed. II
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reels faint and the need OF food late in the AFTER
noon, h0HS1ll find biscuit and a glass of ApolIi
nar1s or star water sufficient. AS is the Usual
custom In this country, supper between six and
seven Is the proper time. II should be light.
berries ana milk In summer, and few raw oysters
IN the colder months. Those who are welded to
tea may take one cupful II weak but cocoa womb
ne PETER l,, Toast rusks or light biscuits and
little run can be INDUCED In TO satisfy any rea-
sOnable appetite. Cakes and sauces Should nor
enter the diet. Eat slowly and masticate an food
all that is needed. '--- w
IL IS possible only to barely outline the detetic
treatment when u subject to rheumatism should
pursue. The rule should be TO carefully avoid ali
substances which are at all likely TO cause indi-
gestl0n, as mat u potent contributing cause OF
I neu1 halls aneetions, and also 10 exclude from
o1et both 1000 and drinks which are likely Ia
cause an excess In the blood OF that acid con
stituenG wnlcn Is notably increased In rheuma
tism. No less important than the dietefic rest RE
IONS Is sumcient daily exercise In the open air.
Oniess II Is taken one susceptible to the disease
csnnOt long escape It. walk OF nine miles each
GAY, or muscular Effort equivalent TO It. Is fmpera
tivey demanded. In faci. LET the snhiecf i've 90
any sensible IN. man knows he ought to live, and
tnere y Das little danger OF his suffering nom an
attack OF rheumatism. ~